The Department of Tourism (DOT) has come up with the initial draft of the Tourism Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Operations Manual following a three-day workshop in Siargao Island.<\/p>\n
In a statement Friday, the DOT in the Caraga Region (DOT-13) said the activity was aimed to further refine and finalize the initial draft of the manual, which will function as a comprehensive guide on disaster management related to tourism and recovery measures.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis manual will be covering key aspects like risk assessment, readiness, prevention, and mitigation, including the response strategies, and recovery measures,\u201d the DOT-13 said.<\/p>\n
The workshop that ended Thursday was attended by representatives from the DOT Central Office, led by Assistant Secretary Christopher Morales, who also serves as the chairperson of the DOT-DRRM Management Committee.<\/p>\n
Representatives from the DOT regional offices joined the activity and shared their insights and perspectives to enhance the content of the drafted DRRM manual.<\/p>\n
In a phone interview also on Friday, DOT-13 operations officer Artemio Menchavez Jr. said the polishing process of the manual mainly involved the definition of protocols in times of disasters among the DOT, local government units and tourism-related establishments.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe draft will undergo validation on the ground to assess its effectiveness before it will be approved by the DOT Secretary,\u201d Menchavez said.<\/p>\n
After the validation of the draft, more workshops will take place, he added.<\/p>\n
In a statement sent to the Philippine News Agency Friday, DOT-13 Director Ivonne Dumadag said the DRRM Operations Manual ensures the safety of guests, staff, and infrastructure during emergencies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis manual also holds significant importance for LGUs engaged in tourism as it provides a comprehensive guide designed to shield tourists, residents, and local assets during disasters,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Dumadag said that through a well-defined protocols and guidelines, LGUs can enhance preparedness, coordinate responses, and minimize disruptions to tourism activities.<\/p>\n
DOT-13 said the Tourism DRRM Operations Manual is in line with the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 and several department orders. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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